Harris Water Main and Sewer is an experienced commercial and residential water main and sewer contractor in NYC. Our professional team has the knowledge, on-site experience, and equipment to handle all necessary repair, replacement, and new sewer line installation tasks throughout the city. Our quality customer service, professional on-site mentality, and reliable services are what set our company apart.
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Residential Sewer Line Installation Overview
How do city sewer lines work? Each installation process will ultimately be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, as individual property characteristics will differ. Overall, new sewer line installations in NYC have a standard procedure that is followed by trained sewer installation companies.
There are two main scenarios where installing a new residential sewer line occurs. These scenarios take place when an existing pipe needs to be entirely removed or relocated and when new properties with no sewer connection need a sewer line installed. For both scenarios, here is a quick overview of what will happen.
- The sewer contractor will obtain all necessary permits for excavating necessary private and municipal land.
- The property will be inspected to determine where the new sewer line installation needs to go. This takes into consideration elevation, slope, and any potential subterranean obstacles.
- Once permission is in place and a location is determined, excavation of the road, sidewalk, and/or property will begin. A trench will be created for the contractors to work in and install the new sewer line.
- The new sewer line will be appropriately placed and joined from the residence to the city sewer pipe in the street.
- After the installation is complete, the trench will be backfilled, and the road and sidewalk will be repaved.
Again, this is a basic overview of what you can expect from a new sewer line installation in NYC. For more details on our process, sewer backflow valve installation, or sewer services in general, contact a local trusted subsurface contractor.